Behr Boreal
N420-5 · #717E73 · LRV 19.7
Compare with other brands: Farrow & Ball Green Smoke is a 97% matchBoreal (N420-5) is a dark green from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 19.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Farrow & Ball Green Smoke (97% match).
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LRV
19.7 · Dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
N420-5
HEX
#717E73
RGB
113, 126, 115
HSL
129°, 5%, 47%
Family
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Boreal FAQ
What undertone does Boreal have?
Boreal has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Boreal?
Boreal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Boreal in other brands?
Farrow & Ball: Green Smoke (No. 47), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Boxwood (DEC778), 97%; Valspar: Salty Sea (8003-34F), 96%; PPG: Calabash Clash (PPG1135-6), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Taiga (SW 9654), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Lush (AF-475), 95%; Glidden: Calabash Clash (PPG1135-6), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Retreat (HGSW6207), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Boreal?
The HEX code of Boreal (N420-5) is #717E73, RGB 113, 126, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.